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Eat That Frog!
Here at ActionCOACH NextLEVEL we use a tool called a Frog Sheet. Designed using Brian Tracy's famous 'eat the frog' technique and built around Mark Twain's, "eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day" famous quote. Getting up a little earlier might not sound enjoyable to all of us, but getting out of bed a bit earlier to tackle your most daunting task of the day can help make the rest of the day seem easier. Don't procrastinate and push back your most important task until last minute. Instead, focus on the most important task first, complete it and feel good about it. Then take that break and start on your less important tasks. Completing the most daunting task first will help you feel less resistance towards tasks later in the day and your productivity will improve.
Prepare for the next day, plan the night before
Set a time at the end of your working day to write your to-do list and action plan for the following one. Start by identifying your frog, your number one must do task for tomorrow. Then follow it with your secondary tasks. We already understand the benefits of a to-do list but writing one today for tomorrow will help you gain clarity and focus for a productive day. Creating a to-do list before heading home or going to bed will give you a head start on your morning as you've already planned what needs to be done. However, do not over complicate your list. Be realistic with your time and write your top 3 things to achieve after eating that frog! Trying to add too many items to your list will make you feel less accomplished if you don't manage to achieve them all.
Break Things Down
Focusing on the mountain you need to climb can be a daunting thought. If you break it down into smaller steps it becomes easier and more achievable. The same for our achieving our goals. Focus on one smaller task at a time that contributes to your overall goal, instead of looking at all the things you need to complete. Large tasks can be intimidating and difficult to get started, breaking things up into smaller steps and slowing down can help you concentrate and reduce mental stress. Continue taking steps forward, but perhaps at a smaller or slower pace, Edberg says.
Eliminate Digital Distractions
Periodically checking your email or Facebook every twenty minutes can really eat up your time. Facebook reports that over 50% of time on our handsets is spent checking Facebook or Instagram! Instead, set times during the day dedicated to checking your social feeds and inbox. Start in the morning over coffee and anything that is non-urgent write down and respond later in the day, at break times or lunch. Keep your eyes on your Frog and set goals instead of on your inbox or social apps. Disconnecting for a day, or a weekend, if possible, can recharge and revitalize.
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